1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Here is a diagram of the power window circuit. Let me know if you require any further assistance.

The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. From the front of the car odd numbers on the drivers side of the engine and even numbers on the passengers. The distributor turns clockwise and #1 is at the 5 o'clock position. Hope this helps.

Have you done a back pressure test on it? If you have no idea what I'm talking about, unbolt exhaust at heads or before the catalitic converter/converters. Try starting then driving it then. If that solves your problem, your catalitic converter/converters are clogged.

Remove the distributor and check the gear at the bottom for missing teeth. Check for excessive play in the distributor shaft. If it checks out, Re-install the distributor and place a socket at the crank bolt. With the dist. cap off, rotate the engine backwards. While watching the rotor, see how far you have to rotate the engine before the rotor moves. If it seems like a long way, replace you timing set. You may have a severely stretched timing chain.

Sounds like the starter is shorted out. Or the possitive cable is grounded to the chassis.

no VIN told no engine told no transmission told (matches engine) so there is no answer. really. so I toss dice 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass cruiser wagon. USA spec car? or not>? export. USA cruiser has 3 engines 2.5L (L4) 2.8L V6 3.3L v6 i will roll dice and pick 3.3 V6,sorry not doing all 3 . it uses 4T60ACM box, GM made. box. common too. T= transverse box, FWD. 4speed, load rated 60 (weak) this box shifts by mech tail end GOVERNOR and by vac modulator and TV dentent cable. both, 3 device set shift points on this hydramaic. I guess you think this box is electronic shifted via TCM that it> ? it does have a TCC lockup solenoid only ECU runs that, no TCM there. to fix any car, learn 2 things, what engine is there and the real name of the transmission, the GM car as an RPO tag, and tells both. in xyz codes for sure. GM this is a great feature. then post symptoms all, good and bad. R and Low ok but drive will not upshift from 1 >2 or shifts and flares. or what./? aka 700R4 see the book on the box, super good book https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=4L60%2F700-R4+%28700R4%29+ATSG+Rebuild+Manual&_sacat=0

Here's a link to your steering column. Repair Guides Steering Steering Column AutoZone com Here's the repair kit if you need one. Locksmart Steering Column Housing Repair Kit LC62820 1985 Oldsmobile...

This usually means the harmonic balancer is coming apart , it is made of two peices held together with molded rubber the rubber is probably worn

4 degrees before top dead center, 2 degrees for Claifornia vehicles.

yes, but you will also need a source of 12 volts, like your car battery.
Or, you can test it in the car by listening for it to click while someone turns the ignition on.

wire's are not grounded right thats why the wire's burnt up.

faulty switch or bulbs

well if you drain the whole tranny you need a box of 25 if you only drain have of it you need about 12

have you changed the fuel filter

First check the fuel filter, fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator to make sure they are all functioning properly. Also, check the catalytic converter to make sure they are not plugged.

These other people have no clue ! Battery voltage to the L/H & R/H inside fuse box's come from different sources. The ignition switch - when in the ACC,on an start positions , plus Mega fuses in the under hood fuse box. L/H BEC BATT 1 fuse # 5 40 amp location - under hood fuse box , plus R/H BEC BATT fuse # 2 30 amp fuse -location under-hood fuse box. Which inside fuse box? has two - left and right .

plugs, wires coils, throttle body, MAF , bad timing chain bad ECM. Take it to repair shop.

Nothing specific as engine number is not disclosed but; Typical plug sites are in the side of the block under a manifold ; at the back, inside or above the clutch housing - awkwardly near the bulkhead; and in the top of the cylinder head, often hidden under an overhead camshaft . Plugs can blow out completely, resulting in a sudden loss of coolant.

Question edited for clarity, and toss in some CAPS. The torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid is in the valve body, behind the side cover. Dec 6, 2009

Torque Converter Clutch & Location ' Oldsmobile & GMC Acadia

and there are videos as well https://www.google.com/search?q=1996+oldsmobile+ciera+tcc+solenoid+location ..